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12. It's a hard shell that fits over the machine and serves as the handle for the machine.

Reply to northoftheborder (Reply #11)

Sun May 6, 2012, 03:13 PM

May 2012

The hard shell plastic cover fits over the machine, clicks into place, and has a retractable handle. Without the shell it will be very difficult to move the machine, as it it weighs a ton. It's built into a cast iron base and the engine is cast iron as well. Made in Italy. They don't make sewing machines like this anymore.

If it really is the plastic disintegrating, though, I may have no choice.

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How to get body odor out of an old plastic sewing machine cover? [View all] yardwork May 2012 OP

Don't throw it out. NYC_SKP May 2012 #1

Sun alone didn't work. I haven't tried mothballs yet. Sealing it in a bag is a good idea. yardwork May 2012 #2

Mothballs are toxic nt LiberalEsto May 2012 #9

That's why you air it out well after the camphor treatment. nt. NYC_SKP May 2012 #10

Would one of those MuseRider May 2012 #3

I think I tried the enzyme cleaner, too, but I could try again. yardwork May 2012 #4

Try putting in a big garbage bag with activated charcoal for several days... hlthe2b May 2012 #5

That's a good idea. I'm thinking that putting it in a plastic bag with.... something.... yardwork May 2012 #8

I'd just hose it down with Febreze when I noticed it Warpy May 2012 #6

That's where I started! lol! yardwork May 2012 #7

I think your idea of the plastic disintegrating and emitting a smell is in the right direction..... northoftheborder May 2012 #11

It's a hard shell that fits over the machine and serves as the handle for the machine. yardwork May 2012 #12

I see your point. I thought the cover was soft plastic. northoftheborder May 2012 #14

Never wearing out is definitely a reason to hang onto it. yardwork May 2012 #15

Note to self: Never use sewing machine cover to dispose of the body! OffWithTheirHeads May 2012 #13

I had an issue with plastic holding a *taste* as well as smell... Robb May 2012 #16

Paint it? Kolesar May 2012 #17

This is a brilliant suggestion. yardwork May 2012 #18

Krylon® Fusion for Plastic Kolesar May 2012 #19

i wonder if an oil of some sort would seal it in. mopinko May 2012 #20

if the other ideas don't work.... flying_wahini Jul 2012 #21

SEWING MACHINE kaanguler Mar 2013 #22